TaxAct Pricing in 2026
Every plan TaxAct publishes, with the page and date we read it from. Prices we could not find on TaxAct's own site are marked "Not published", never guessed.
| Plan | Price | Billing | Limits | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | · Free federal filing for eligible standard returns; state additional. | Federal return · Eligibility based on income and deductions | taxact.com |
| Deluxe | $59.99 one-off | · For more complex taxes, including childcare and property; state additional. | State additional | taxact.com |
| Premier | $99.99 one-off | · For those who earned income from investment assets; state additional. | State additional | taxact.com |
| Self-Employed | $109.99 one-off | · For business owners, freelancers, side hustlers, and gig workers; state additional. | State additional | taxact.com |
| Basic Desktop | $44.99 per month | 5 federal e-files · State additional | taxact.com | |
| Deluxe Desktop | $139.99 per month | 5 federal e-files · 1 state return | taxact.com | |
| Premier Desktop | $149.99 per month | 5 federal e-files · 1 state return | taxact.com | |
| Self Employed Desktop | $164.99 per month | 5 federal e-files · 1 state return | taxact.com | |
| Basic Download | $44.99 one-off | · Includes 5 federal e-files; state additional. | taxact.com | |
| Unlimited Access | $45 one-off | · Credentialed tax expert access during the return. | taxact.com | |
| Deluxe Download | $139.99 one-off | · Includes 5 federal e-files and 1 state return. | taxact.com | |
| Premier Download | $149.99 one-off | · For investments, rental property, and foreign bank accounts; includes 1 state return. | taxact.com | |
| Self Employed Download | $164.99 one-off | · For freelancers, contractors, and small business owners; includes 1 state return. | taxact.com |